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Remove cabin sole boards on 1990 era Hunter 30g PAC3142 at 8:32pm 12.18.12 Mid-Size Boats 5/2161 Hi, I'd like to do this this winter to varnish them, but the boards go under the galley and dinette
pearson 32-rudder movement douglas rogers at 6:33pm 12.18.12 Pearson 2/3492 My rudder on Pearson 32 wiggles a bit. I believe it is where the post enters the rudder because whe
Diesel Question thaeni at 5:27pm 12.18.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1961 I have been told that a Diesel engine likes to be run hard and that running at lower RPM's is not go
Commissioning at dealership GreggL at 4:18pm 12.18.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 20/4409 It seems pretty straightforward to me; get the boat ready, mast stepped, stuff inspected, etc... Bu
5 day forecast (1) Phil Herring at 3:45pm 12.18.12 Sails Call Lounge 20/34206 .
356 stanchion braces sailmaster39 at 2:51pm 12.18.12 Big Boats 4/1554 regarding the H356 stanchion base braces,does anybody know if the support braces on the deck are bol
Instrument Panel wanted JimLor at 12:08pm 12.18.12 Pearson 2/2251 Have an 86 Pearson 28-2 with the "B" panel. It works just fine, but has seen better days. Wx and U
That Old Sweet Song (6) Roger Long at 11:59am 12.18.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 5/3373 I had completely forgotten until I looked back at the old posts that I said so enthusiastically that
Motor Mount / Backing Plate bergskvb at 11:08am 12.18.12 Ask An Oday Owner 4/3809 I recently purchased an O'Day 25 and need to install a motor mount for an outboard engine - a 4 stro
ODay 28 to the Bahamas Boatsail1 at 10:39am 12.18.12 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1314 Any one with Oday sailing in the Bahamas or/and Fl. Keys? Share insights...Thanks.
Prop Zinc Ron M at 10:16am 12.18.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 22/8582 I'm trying to find a more secure method of installing the prop zinc on my B331. Several times, afte
How to make boarding from ladder easier OS2Dude at 9:10am 12.18.12 Ask An Oday Owner 9/4724 I have a 1983 O'Day 23. When I board via the stern ladder, I have to then cross the hurdle of the r
Site user survey for 2013 Phil Herring at 8:27am 12.18.12 Ask All Sailors 19/3701 We've reached that time of year when we plan modifications and upgrades for the site in 2013. W
Sunrise and Sunset Shots Folder Nodak7 at 7:46am 12.18.12 Forum Help (Site Talk) 5/6080 Phil, is there some way we could get a common picture folder that we can post all those beautiful su
interior cushion foam... centerline at 1:35am 12.18.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1616 does anyone know what durometer of foam macgregor uses for their interior cushions? I have remode
Trident sanitation hose syoun10 at 10:35pm 12.17.12 Mid-Size Boats 5/4581 I've been told that Trident is the best sanitation hose. Now I'm having to change mine, I've been l
S-2 8.0 Tiller Shaft Bushings finegold1 at 10:19pm 12.17.12 S2 7/2333 I have recently joined the forum and feel it will be a great deal of help to me and in turn, I have
Hunter 25 sailors you rock:) Mikimarbella at 8:38pm 12.17.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1201 After a sea trial, very soon will buy my second boat! I had an Ericsson 26 and great time but few is
FREE Catalina 30 Phil Herring at 7:27pm 12.17.12 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 1/26424 Bringing this over from the classifieds: ----------------------------------------------- Boat wa
'hove to' on a Hunter Vision 32 coxjam at 6:30pm 12.17.12 Mid-Size Boats 4/1702 Has anybody done this on there Vision 32? I'm anxious to give it a try but would love some tips befo

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Please critique my masthead antenna! DArcy at 1:30pm 04.12.23 New mounting spot. Whether or not it performs better, who knows, but I'm already sleeping better. :
Paint Rollers (Covers) Davidasailor26 at 1:13pm 04.12.23
Paint Rollers (Covers) Rich Stidger at 12:58pm 04.12.23 I stopped using 3/8" nap rollers 15+ years ago. They simply put too much paint on the bottom, and t
Anyone own a Hunter 22 swing keel from the early 80's? dlochner at 12:55pm 04.12.23 Take a look at the Small Boat Hunter Forum here on SBO. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/forums/sm
Found a 2003 C310 Ward H at 12:33pm 04.12.23
Paint Rollers (Covers) JamesG161 at 12:31pm 04.12.23 Answer is simple. Look on you paint can or go to the Seller's Site. They will give you thinning, br
Need seawater pump for Hunter 42 Kohler 9.5 KW generator JamesG161 at 12:16pm 04.12.23 Just for your info... Your boat and my H430 are all most identical on everything. Like AC, Refrig,
Lewmar Hatch Gasket Installation JamesG161 at 12:05pm 04.12.23 If my reglued seam fails Maybe this... Cut new gasket at seam. Cut an inch out of old gasket. Glu
Hull/deck Leaks DArcy at 11:47am 04.12.23 I am not familiar with the Catalina 30 hull to deck joint. If it was sealed with 5200 as Dave says i
AITA? Racing situation that came up stickinthemud57 at 10:55am 04.12.23 If you're short handed or have an inexperienced crew, then tacking is 'expensive' and you may want
AITA? Racing situation that came up Daveinet at 10:47am 04.12.23 As one commenter put it, "if you ain't trading paint, you ain't racing...oh wait, that's NASCAR."
Leave the refrigerator on or off? BigEasy at 10:43am 04.12.23 I allow my fridge to remain on also; like to have cold beer & ice readily available as needed! I h
Lewmar Hatch Gasket Installation BigEasy at 10:30am 04.12.23 I know how, but what is my prize for the secret?:pimp: Still restoring my boat. I already k
Escape Rumba - Mast Replacement rgranger at 10:24am 04.12.23 Yes I think your's is a different model. Wish they still made them. They are fun and easy.
Damaged Hull and repair to ballast tank (1) rgranger at 10:21am 04.12.23 Posting mainly to follow this thread ... Posting for the same reason... and to let you know that you
Lewmar Hatch Gasket Installation BigEasy at 10:20am 04.12.23 There should be tiny air holes at the seam point. That seam should be between the handles. Heat g
Paint Rollers (Covers) sailcapt340 at 10:17am 04.12.23
Paint Rollers (Covers) Timm R Oday25 at 10:12am 04.12.23 I'm not sure I can help.. I just know everything is better after a nap...
Sea water pump hasket JoeWhite at 10:06am 04.12.23 I use lanocoat
Sea water pump hasket BarryL at 10:06am 04.12.23 Hi, I also use a thin film of silicon grease to hold the gasket in place. I figure it cant' hurt.

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